Chickens, also known as hens or chicks in their early stages, have their origins in Southeast Asia, where they were first domesticated from the red junglefowl around 8,000 years ago. Widely kept across the United Kingdom, these birds have distinctive physical traits including colorful plumage — with males often being more vibrant — and fleshy crests called combs on their heads. Their combs and wattles help regulate temperature, making them well-adapted to various climates. Chickens exhibit unique behaviours, such as dust bathing to maintain feather health and establishing a social pecking order within flocks. Known for their friendly temperament, they are suitable for backyard poultry keepers seeking both egg production and companionship. Popular in the UK for keeping live chickens, many enthusiasts search for "chickens for sale" or "hens for sale near me" to start their flocks. Whether you are buying baby chicks or point of lay chickens for egg-laying, chickens are versatile and hardy birds, thriving in free-range or well-managed environments. Their care involves providing shelter, nutrition, and protection from predators, making them a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced poultry keepers alike.

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🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens ( • 1 Buff Orpington hen • 1 Buff Orpington rooster (rare breed) About them: Gentle, friendly birds Buff Orpingtons are rare and very docile They don’t scratch up lawns

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Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each 10 plus £12.50 Discount on larger amounts Big Cockerels 23 weeks old £10 each 10 plus £6.50 each 14 weeks old females Bluebells Light Sussex Black rocks Silver S

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Black copper marans hybrid pullets they are all wormed and fully vaccinated females 16 weeks old they lay a very dark brown egg 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

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If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

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🧡 For Sale: Healthy White Rooster 🐓 and Sussex Beautiful, strong two roosters looking for a new home! • Healthy, active, and well-fed • Bright red comb and clean plumage • Excellent for breeding or

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Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

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Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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2 baby chicks in need of a desperate home! Unfortunately I don’t have the space 2 for £15 Also selling heat lamp with clamp that can attach to any surface for £15

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I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

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Mixed breed of laying birds at point of lay. And Unsexed chicks available. Collection colegate west sussex. Raised outdoors naturally.

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We have various Orpingtons. Lots at point of lay. Orpingtons @ POL - £50 Trio - £110 Orpingtons @ 14 weeks - £35 Cream Legbars @ 18 POL - £30 We are registered with the APHA.

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My son is having to rehome this gorgeous little chap. Hand reared and very sociable. He is not a noisy bird, he has a little crow in the morning only. My son hatched a small clutch and need to keep hi

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I have a few game birds to go, I’ve got chicks and adults. Prices start from £40. Message me for pictures if interested. All healthy and active selling due to reducing numbers. Message for more info

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Three roosters available, date of birth is approximate as I didn’t hatch these birds, but took them on as they were going to be let out onto an estate. 2 left

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2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

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We have some beautiful hens left over ready for collection from last weeks rescue. Collection for 15th and 16th November from Chichester. Rescued from a farm at 72 weeks old, still laying and a long

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Lovely pure white cockerel very friendly free to a good home.

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AVAILABLE NOW - POINT OF LAY 🐓 Black Copper Marans £20 each 🐓 🐓Bluebells £18 each🐓 DISCOUNTS FOR 5 Hens ♥️ 19 Weeks Old ♥️Fully Vaccinated ♥️Wormed ♥️All hens (we do have a BCM cockerel looki

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Looking for a new home for my cockerel. He is only 7 months old. Good home is a must with some free ranging.

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Friendly brown warrens, very easy to look after, great layers. They will be laying in the next month.

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A mix of female and male chooks, Brahmas, bantams and frizzles- all born before April- moving house so down sizing numbers - starting £20- Brahmas pullets £50

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I have a few different breeds of hens for sale including young black Copper Marans from a very dark egg strain, very good quality birds wormed and treated with mite prevention regularly, pure cream le

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4 Buff Columbian Brahma Cockerels for sale. Hatched by ourselves and raised around kids/dogs. Very friendly and placid birds. There is a hen in these photos, she isn’t for sale. Message for any furthe

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Cnarries for sale for more details u can ask me collection only no time waster female n male cnarries for sale
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.